Charter arms boomer for a EDC gun?

[megatronrules]

So I'm thinking of getting one of these guns,again. I've owned several bulldogs over the years and a boomer as well a few years ago. I've always shot them well enough for self defense use. I shot the last boomer I had well despite the lack of a front sight. I think the lack of a front sight is WAY over blown when you take into account what this gun is made and intended for.

That said my dilemma is so I get another one and carry it? I've always been partial to revolvers over semi autos. Part of me thinks get a micro 9 of some kind because of it increased capacity. Then another part of my thinks as a person just going about my business with the chances of every reading to use it in self defense so slim to begin with.,that I'd be fine with this snub nose .44. special.

I almost bought a magnaport backpacker on gun broker last year but couldn't justify the high price it sold for. I liked the concept and the cool factor of it. Which what has me thinking about getting the boomer. It's very similar.

I prefer larger caliber rounds and the this gun offers that. I'll be getting a kahr PM45 soon as well. But in the interim I'm debating if Zi should get this gun.

I think a snub nose revolver on my person puts me way ahead of the average person who doesn't even carry. I know statically speaking in most SD shootings 5 rounds is enough. But what if it's not? Am I over thinking this all guys? Thanks for any help on this.

 

[CajunBass]

That's why they invented speedloads and speed strips. I carry a five shot 38, and a couple of speedloaders. I doubt I'll ever "need" the five in the gun, much less the reloads, but they're small, don't eat anything, and I had them in the junk drawer already. If I got 'em, I might as well use 'em.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

If you like it and will train with it I see no reason not to get it. I have often thought about one but I don't come across them often.

With all the derisive talk of "boomer" as a generation it makes me want one more. Even if I am not of that age bracket.

 

[CraigC]

With all the derisive talk of "boomer" as a generation it makes me want one more. Even if I am not of that age bracket.

Most the people using the term "boomer" as a pejorative don't even know what one is.

 

[Mercy Me]

I have several smaller handguns. The 1991 Charter Arms revolver that I own, is in excellent condition, shoots well and saved my life that cold December night. I nearly killed a man for his stupidity and arrogance. I'm glad I didn't have to do so

 

[megatronrules]

I think you guys have some great points. Funny enough for the vast majority of the time I've legally carried a handgun it's almost always been a snub nose revolver. Yes I've carried baby Glocks and 1911's in various sizes too over the years. But the snub nose revolver is or has been my go to for most days.

I think as concealed carriers and I'm including myself in this statement I think some of us over think things you can't possibly carry for every eventuality. I know what the new micro nines there are arguably "better" more modern choices. I almost bought a used p365 at the same shop the only thing that made me stopped has a manual safety not a huge fan of manual safeties I used to train with them all the time when I carry 1911s but I haven't actually carried a 1911 in so long I'm worried my muscle memory just isn't there anymore so I think it's safe to have something to throw you have to do is pull the trigger to make it work.


I look at it like this I'm not a law enforcement officer I can see very few situations that are law abiding citizen carrying a fire on can't get by with five rounds of 44 special hollow points and a reload. Again if you look at the chances of me ever needing the gun on top of the chances of running into that and eating the gun well I better go buy a Powerball ticket tonight LOL. I think I'm overthinking this.

 

[S.Crockett]

OP said "Charter Arms," .... so obligatory . I'd get a Taurus before I'd get any wheelgun from the current CH company.

That said, the very early CH snubby models from back in the day had a street rep for being well-built and reasonably accurate.

 

[megatronrules]

OP said "Charter Arms," .... so obligatory . I'd get a Taurus before I'd get any wheelgun from the current CH company.

That said, the very early CH snubby models from back in the day had a street rep for being well-built and reasonably accurate.

It's funny you say that sir. I've actually owned several examples of CA and Taurus revolvers over the years and never had an issue with any of them.

The older charter arms are really well made I've had a couple of Stratford and a Bridgeport era one all ere well made guns. Oddly enough I've had better luck with cheaper revolvers than expensive ones.

 

[jstert]

nothing wrong with a proven 38sp revolver, for most average civilians, except that ammo is pricey, and 44sp ammo is even way more pricey and rare. speedstrips and speedloaders are effective but need more practice than changing mags in a semiauto pistol. for a $300ish new revolver stick with taurus. one awful experience with a new charter arms 9mm pitbull revolver was enough…no more thank you.

 

[DT Guy]

Most the people using the term "boomer" as a pejorative don't even know what one is.

The proper response to someone calling you a 'boomer' is to call them a 'renter.'

Larry

 

[.38 Special]

I will say the same thing I always do: you are extraordinarily unlikely to ever need a gun. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to ever need to fire it. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to need more than one or two shots. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to need to reload.

Yes, there is a possibility of someday finding yourself in an extended gunfight and running out of rounds. I personally think it is such an unlikely scenario that I really don't feel the need to prepare for it.

 

[Tallball]

I will say the same thing I always do: you are extraordinarily unlikely to ever need a gun. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to ever need to fire it. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to need more than one or two shots. If you do, you are extraordinarily unlikely to need to reload.

Yes, there is a possibility of someday finding yourself in an extended gunfight and running out of rounds. I personally think it is such an unlikely scenario that I really don't feel the need to prepare for it.

Same.

 

[5-SHOTS]

It is definitely a cool looking revolver, shooting an effective cartridge. You really have to be confident in your point and shoot skills to carry a revolver with no front sight and limited cylinder capacity. For me the ported barrel is useless in a personal defense weapon at extremely close distance and indeed potentially harmful to the eyes of the shooter if you open fire with the revolver kept close to your hip.
Honestly, having the same dimensions, I would prefer the .38Spl model. with six shots and I would order the bobbed hammer and the shorter rubber grips from the Charter Arms website:


Or one of these two .44Spl Bulldogs, replacing the grips with shorter ones as well:


With a revolver with no front sight you should train at the range often and in a dedicated manner with point and shoot drills to stay proficient. Honestly, I would get fed up and bored after the first range trip.
But it is a choice that is up to you alone.

 

[Monster Zero]

So I'm thinking of getting one of these guns,again. I've owned several bulldogs over the years and a boomer as well a few years ago. I've always shot them well enough for self defense use. I shot the last boomer I had well despite the lack of a front sight. I think the lack of a front sight is WAY over blown when you take into account what this gun is made and intended for.

That said my dilemma is so I get another one and carry it? I've always been partial to revolvers over semi autos. Part of me thinks get a micro 9 of some kind because of it increased capacity. Then another part of my thinks as a person just going about my business with the chances of every reading to use it in self defense so slim to begin with.,that I'd be fine with this snub nose .44. special.

I almost bought a magnaport backpacker on gun broker last year but couldn't justify the high price it sold for. I liked the concept and the cool factor of it. Which what has me thinking about getting the boomer. It's very similar.

I prefer larger caliber rounds and the this gun offers that. I'll be getting a kahr PM45 soon as well. But in the interim I'm debating if Zi should get this gun.

I think a snub nose revolver on my person puts me way ahead of the average person who doesn't even carry. I know statically speaking in most SD shootings 5 rounds is enough. But what if it's not? Am I over thinking this all guys? Thanks for any help on this.

I want to find a bargain on a used boomer and start shooting it, accumulate some brass, and trim some down to .44Russian length, and load some wadcutters to the old Russian ballistics. I don't care if they're slow. Wadcutters are supposed to be slow. Also I want some of those Russians loaded with shot loads for when I walk the dog, two shot loads and three slow, easy shooting wadcutters.